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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that Malaysia will not alter its policy barring Israeli citizens from entering the country, dismissing external pressure from the United States to change its stance on the issue.
Thailand's Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila, reaffirming bilateral ties and discussing security cooperation, trade negotiations, and Myanmar's role in Asean.
Malaysia has formally restated its policy of not recognising Israel to the United States government, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan explaining the stance to reporters. The reaffirmation follows US congressional objections to Malaysia's expulsion of an Israeli citizen.
Malaysia has reiterated its refusal to recognise Israel and rejected pressure from eight US Congress members seeking to overturn its ban on Israeli citizens entering the country.
Kepong Member of Parliament Lim Lip Eng has called for Malaysia to sustain its support for Palestinian freedom while addressing the Network School dispute through careful diplomacy, avoiding unnecessary damage to US ties.